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SOCIETY NOTES.

Mr.. Richard Nixon and Miss Agnes Dolph were
welded last night at the Church OF the Epiphany
in the presence OF large number Of people. DR..
Geisy performed the service, and Mr.. James Ali
son, OF Kentucky, supported the groom. The
bridal dress was superb gown Of Stand-alone
white moire, with a square train four yards long.
The bodice was low, and the short sleeves were OF
pointe duchesse lace. The front Of the skirt was
cunning!y draped with ponte duchesse, and the
carried prayer book bound in white moire, from
which the service was read that made her Mrs.
Nixon The dress, with its sumptuous train, was
very rich and attracted much notice and CON-
ment. The bridesmaids were Miss FlOyd-JOnes,
Miss Failing, Miss scranton, Miss Kelly, Miss
Means; and ID Miss Roberts and Miss Odeneal acted
white tulle and pOinte d'esprit, with bodices OF
moire antique lace, low and sleeveless and gar
wore short wells OF tulle. The ushers were Mr..
Brainerd, Mr.. Baxter, Mr.. Ruff, DIR. Crawford. Mr.
Northrop, and Lieut.. Morrill, The groOmSmen
were Mr.. jules BOenfue, Mr. Harry Reynolds, Mr..
Zachary, Mr. Haywood, Mr.. j. D. Livingstone, and
MIR. Chester DOlph The men preceded the brides
maids, in couples, and the bride, upon the arm Of
Senator Doph brought up the line. They made a
very effective chancel grouping, and the service
was an impressive one. Mrs. DOlph, who was at
velvet and black and white striped satin, the lat
ter forming the train. The front was laid in
plisseS OF white lace, and the bodice was cut "
shaped back and front. The reception at the resi-
dence OF Senator Dolph was an elaborate affair.
The rooms were prOfusely decorated with vases OF
drawing-room door, and Mr.. an and MIS- MIS-. % Nixon re-, re-
ceiyed the greetings OF friends in another portion
OF the room. The $500 cards OF invitation sent
out We're surely all accepted. The church was
crowded, and the house late in the evening was
impossible. Mr. and Mrs Nixon went away on q
short bridal tour about midnight.
Gen. and Mrs. Beale have returned from New
York.
Mr.. Truxton Beale has returned from California.
Mrs Henry G. Edwards will go to Hyde Park, on
the HUDSON shortly, to visit friends, and Will sail
on tne 9Th OF June for London, where she will
SpenU the summer with the children.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. T. Alvey, OF Richmond, are the
guests OF Mrs E. NJ. Mix, 1926 Goth street.
DR.. 7. 8. Williams of Haddonneld, N. j., is visit
Ing his sister, Mrs G. 8. NCyes, at "Alton Farm,
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TERRIFIC GAS ENPLOSION.
Many People BADLY Injured by n Curi-
Ous Accident.

CHICAGO May pa Times special from Wells
vile, Ohio says: The Ohio Valley Gas Co. has been
laying gas mains I'm the town OF New Cumberland
w. Va. Tuesday night the work was finished, and
preparations made 10 test the large mains Before
testing IL necessary To heat the pipe fn order
TO make IL lit a curve leading 10 the river. While
this was being DONE and the pipe was at a white
heat, some one accidentally turned the gas When
the gas reached the spot a terrific explosion
Cured, scattering the huge iron mains In all d.
rectionS, and tearing large hole In the ground.
The gas, which was let into the pipe at pressure
OF 100 pounds, Immediately took lire and burned To
the height OF 20 feet. Eight workman and two
children, who were standing at the point where
the explosion took place, were terribly burned
-Four Italians, names unknown, We're thrown ~
feet 10y the shock and terribly burned about the
face. head and hands. Two children, names un-
known, We're badly burned. Physicians were sum.
moned from neighboring towns 10 render assist
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AN ANNVSENt MAN ktLLEDs
Strong Probability that Sanderburx
Was Not the Outrager OF Jennie An.

ROCKVILLE No.. May o6.-The shooting TO death
of John yanderburg. in the courtroom yesterday,
during his preliminary examination on the charge
OF outrag1ng Jennie Anderson. is now believed to-
have been horrible mistake. and. notwithstand-
Ing she was the victim NJ some mans lust and
identified Nanderburg a the man. Yet her idenIl-
ncati0n was OF that uncertainty that usually likes
crime on the FIRST person arrested. NanderOurg
was cooking for camping party four miles from
the scene or the outrage At 3 O'Clock that alter
noon and at > O'Clock he was again In camp. The
coroners jury cenSured the Judge for not disarm-
ing and watching the Anderson BOYS and Ed
Evans from whom something desperate was eN-
pected. and they brought I'm a verdict of murder
against Lint Anderson and ia. Evans The teSti-
mOny shows that cOnsta heS were watching these
men, but were thrown on their guard by their
composed manner while the Judge was reviewing
the testimony. Scarcely had he pronounced 'hOld
the defendant in $4,000 bond than Lint Ander-
son had sent two shots through Nanderburgs
body and Ed. Evans fired tws more. Friends of
the murdered man declare that they Will prose-
cute 10 the end.
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TIE COMMEsCE COMMISSION.
To-Day.

The Interstate Commissioners met at the usual
hour this morning, and, as there were no appli-
cants for hearings, the day was devoted mainly to
correspondence and to the consideration OF Ques-
tions hitherto presented. A sworn complaint
signed by Keith & Wilson, OF COv1ngtOn. KY, was
received against the Kentucky Central Louisville
and Nashville, and Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and st.
Louis railroads This firm charges that these roads
have combined in compelling them (the complain
ants) to pay more than is reasonable and right for
the transportation OF live stock. -
E. b. Raymond, OF Minnesota, forwarded a
sworn complaint against the Chicago, Milwaukee,
and st. Paul Railroad Co., alleging that it dis
eliminates in its freight rates In violation OF Sec
tiOn three OF the interstate law.
W. Dunn, freight agent OF Atlantic and the North
Carolina Railroad, forwarded a petition for the
suspension OF the fourth section OF the law.
lii the cases or the railroads complained against
the secretary directed to notify these roads to
make answer to the charges within twenty days
A petition was received from the East Tennessee
Farmers Association. stating that the agricultu-
raj interests OF East Tennessee are perSiStently
Disseminated against by the railroad companies,
and praying for a fair trial OF the interstate law
fora period of time sufficient to determine whether
or not its continued enforcement Will prove ben
ecial or detrimental to the business interests at
large
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ern gate on their return to camp, and were passed
THE LOUISIANA RIFLES,

THE LOUISIANA RIFLES
OF New Orleans, on the double quick. Their uni
forms gttered in the bright sunlight and the gold
tassels pendent from the fronts OF their immense
Dear-sk1n hats kept time with their movements.
Wnen they halted and stacked arms they were
greeted with round OF applause. Their uniform
was dark blue, with three rows of brass buttons
GOWN the coat fronts, white cross BELTS and white
epauletteS. Some OF their marching movements
were remarkably well executed but like all the
otner organizations, after doing excellent work
they would become somewhat ratified at a sudden
unexpected order, and for moment would pre-
sent ragged appearance. When they resumed
tage. Bayonets were fixed and unfixed with a
precision that has not been eQualled by any other
company. Their firing at different angles was
equally good The spectators were relieved that
tne troops to-day in firing in earnest when the
oTder was given did not aim direct at the grand
stand as on Tuesday. The ladies were particularly
Pleased That they did not have to pose targets,
lot most OF them hate the sight OF gun. even
S doWS Sok a stock iH or barrel The Tag
although one man was unfortunate enough
TO LOSE HIS BEAI-sKIN IN THE scRIMMAGE.
wheeling was at times little uneven, but they
always managed to get there in good shape. They
kept their distances we'll in marching by fourS,
that they readily jointed themselves at the word
OF command. 1t was the general verdict OF the
spectators that the Louisiana Rifles had pressed
the MuScatineS and vickSburg Southrons pretty
hard. In some particulars they We're far ahead OF
other competitors but in others they were not as
good, so that it was extremely difficult for the
initiated to Judge OF the relative merits except in
general way. The frequent applause which they
received testified the appreciation OF their work by
the spectators, who rapidly increased in numbers
as the drills progressed. Big bear-skin caps look
well, but they Invariably interfere with good work.
In bringing the arms to carry, the gun of one OF
the Louisiana Rifles caught the bear-Skin OF the
man to the left and lifted it from his head. Such
accidents are annoying, as they detract from the
general effect. After the Louisiana Rifles had re-
turned to the camp the Vicksburg Southrons sent
them basket OF champagne in recognition of
similar compliment to them by the Rifles after
their drill On Tuesday
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TINS WEATHER DEMANDS
LIGHTWEIGHT CLOTHING, AND WE DE-
SIRE To REPEAT OUR STATEMENT THAT
WE HAvETHE NEWEST AND BEST STYLES
THAT ARE MADE
IN woOLENS, LIGHT. MEDIUM, AND
DARK SHADES OF CHEyIoTs AND CAssI-
AIEREs, IN PLAIN STRIPES AND FANCY
PLAIDS. sERGES IN BLACK. BLUE, AND
FANCY CHECKS. SACK AND CUTAwAY
COATS
IN HOT-wEATHER GOODS PROBABLY NO
HOUSE IN WASHINGTON SHOWS AS LARGE
AN ASSORTMENT OF FINE, ENTIRELY
NEW GOODS, AS WE DO. THE FINEST
ALPACAS AND MOHAIRs IN PLAIN BLACK,
AND EVER so MANY SHADES OF LIGHT
CoLORS, PLAIN, STRIPED. CHECKS, AND
MIXTURES. sEERSUCKERS IN BLUE
STRIPS AND CHECKS; ALSO BUFF
STRIPES. THESE ARE THE FINEST CAL
CUTTA GOODS.
THE NEWEST AND HANDSOMEST OF
ALL THIN GOODS ARE THE ROYAL SILK
COATS AND VESTS. IN THREE. STYLES.
PLAIN BLUE. BROWN STRIPE. AND STEEL
GREY STRIPE ANOTHER NOVELTY
NEVER SHOWN HERE BEFORE Is The
LIGHT -COLORED RIBBED SILK COATS
AND VESTS.
BESIDE THE LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
EXTRA FINE GOODS WE HAVE THE
MEDIUM GRADE OF SEERSUCKER. BLACK
ALPACA. MOHAIR sERGEs tTHE THIN
NEST wORSTED GOODS MADE), EXTRA
LONG DRAP D'ETE, AND ALPACA COATS
OFFICE COATS AT soc WHITE AND
FANCY DUCK VEST OF THE NEWEST CUT,
RANGING FROM sIao To So EACH. WILL
BE PLEASED TO SHOW YOU.
T. b. BARNUM Co,
rny2i 93I PENNSYLVANIA AyFSry
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Grave Charge Against A Business
Man.

ACCUSED OF AIDING II ROBBERY OF 81 600 WORTH
or GOVERNMENT BONDS.
CHICAGO May e6-Robert RathDurne filed a De-
titlon in the Circuit Court yesterday for u writ OF
habeaS corpus, which the court granted making
IL return:ible forthwith. Rathburne is held on y
telegram from Kansas City charging him with
grand larceny. lie Il, or was until recently, a
travelling salesman for a Kansas City wholesale
lewelry house. He reached here only two days
ago, accompanied 10y young wife, on a visit To
his father. Ii Is alleged that Rathburne, In COM
pany with Louis Wilson and Samuel Harris,
robbed William r. Hollingsworth, OF Kansas city,
or 81 900 In Government bonds On a train coming
A
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The Salmon Fishery Trouble.
ONE PARTY OF GUARDS MISTAKES ANOTHER FOR ns
TRIrDERS AND ONE MAN Is KIIIED

ASTORIA, oREG., May 26.-The acts OF violence or
the fishermen at Ilwaco reported Tuesday have
resulted in bloOdshed. AT about IL O'Clock Tues
day night, A. f. King, owner OF a cannery at
Ilwaco, and Albert Green ana Archie Ross, owners
OF traps. started out, armed with guns, TO guard a
large lot OF web, which is used in the traps and
which had been tarred and was lying in the open
air TO dry. This was I'm a Held not Tar from the
beach, surrounded by small timber. Soon the
three men on watch saw TWO figures approaching
and commanded them TO halt. The order not being
obeyed, they followed the intruders, shouting:
''Stop. Who you?" "What do you want?-
Suddenly and from several directions shots were
fired and Ross and King fell. The former was
pierced by seven bullets and died In great agony
about three hours later King received three
wounds, all OF which were severe, but none fatal
The third watcher was uninlured
Ii was learned late last evening on what seems TO
be good authority that the shooting OF Tuesday
night at IlwacO was a dreadful mistake. IL Is
stated that another party went out TO guard the
drying web and were mistaken I'm the darkne by
King Green, and Ross for marauders. The flrst
party Were also mistaken for tresspasSers 10y the
other guards. The executive committee OF the
fishermen deny knowledge OF or responsibility for
the outrage of Monday night or Tuesday nights
Killing,
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A BLANKET-TOSSING.

canvas, and the time honored camp frolic of
tossing to- In the blanket was inaugurated:
Swarmed to the vicinity. The tosSerS were not at
all particular as to whom they tossed Anybody
that looked like good subject was suddenly
grabbed ana pitched headlong into the blanket.
Most OF the soldiers who were tossed were old
hands at The business, and enjoyed the sensation
as much as the banket-holderS did Occasionally
one would show that he had been there before
and would vainly clutch the air as he turned somer
sault aiter somersaut. The crowd become very
entnuslastic. Half-grOWn cOlOred boys tossed the
best, and they caused the most amusement. With
eyes showing nearly double the amount OF white
they looked as II they thought each toss would
end life. Every time they struck the blanket they
would vainly endeavor to clutch 1t, only to lind
themselves once more shooting through the air,
oeStlned 10 land again in another shape.
The Infantry Company Drills.
To-day, from 10 O'Clock to 2, was set apart for
the second series Of company drills. Eight COM
panies were to have drilled on Tuesday, but the
failure OF the Grand Rapids Company to put in an
appearance reduced the number to seven. The
second eight companies who drew the correspond
Ing NUMBERS by lot went through the required
maneuVers ma, with cOmmendable prOmptness to-day.
band, OF Iowa. AT 10 O'Clock quite number Of
spectators were seated in the grand stand, when
THE GOVERNORS GUARD, OF RALEIGH, N. c.,
nled up and stacked their arms in front OF 1t.
Their appearance was unusually attractive, as
their uniform was handsome without being gaudy.
The dark blue trousers had broad white stripes,
and the rrock coats, OF the same shade Of blue,
were well set off by gilt bands across the chest
and small gilt epaulettes The men wore plain
white helmets, which were becoming, ald gave
them very LusinesS-l1ke appearance. This is the
youngeSG organization competing, having been
armed out eight months and, under the c1rcum-
stances a their work to-day was highly creditable.
some OF the movements were gone through with
| the accuracy OF veterans, but, of course, they
MADE occasional breaks, which initiated against
them. Ihe work was fully up to the average,
however. Their MARCHING w firSf-c1aSS Q1thOuOh
they showed marked popularity in their
| ga1t, moving with certain swing that was not
apparenG In the other companies that have COM
peted Ine three judges followed the troops around
as on tuesday. carefully watching each movement
ana notlng the result in the record books, which
they carried open in their hands. There was no
cause for complaint as on Tuesday, that the troops
nugged the lower part OF the inclosure, for the
Ralelgn GUARDS came up we'll in front OF the srec-
cuted IN full view. Promptly at half past 10 the
Raleigh Guards marched slowly over to the south
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The Accident to Gov. Shepherd.
HIS SPEEDY RECOVERY ASSURED.

Further particulars OF the accident to Gov
Shepherd at the Batopilas mines state that It hap
pened on the night OF the 9th inst. When passing
under an arch Of the aqueduct his mule SHE'D,
throwing him against the edge OF the rock and
causing q bad scalp wound. The bone was not
injured, and the wound was sewed up and was do
ing well A late telegram states that Mr. shepherd
was sitting up and speedy recovery was assured.
In his letter to Mrs Shepherd was inclosed note
from his superintendent at San Miguel mine noti-
flying him OF fine silver and extra gangs OF labor.
ers employed This Is reassurfng news in view OF
reports that the mines there were '.playng out :"
and coupled with the Information OF his recovery
from his accident Is most gratifying TO our whole
speedy return in robust health and recovered for.
tunes, to enjoy many years OF life In the beautiful
city OF his creation.
Mrs Shepherd left Washington for Mexico this
morning, but the members Of her family, who have
been with her at Bleak House. WALL remain there
during the summer,
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BRUSSELS, May 26.-A general strike has oc-
CURED at Cockerills Is works. The glass works are
obliged TO Use German coal In consequence OF the
strike among the miners in the coal districts Of
Belgium. and the railroads Will soon be obiige
TO do likewise III the strike continues.
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THE PRESIDENT INVITED WEST.-Gov McGill and
staff. accompanied by eX-Congressman Strait
and Congressman Mcdonald called by appoint
ment upon President Cleveland yesterday, as
stated in THE STAR. The governor. in the name OF
the State OF Minnesota, rendered an invitation to
the President to visit st. Paul at the coming State
fair. The President sign1Iled strong desire to
know the West better, and expressed hope that
he would be able TO accept the invitation. He
said he did not see how it could be arranged at
this time. but hoped to lind the time before the
summer WAS over.
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Killed by an EHploding Boiler.

PTrTsBURG May 26.-A special from Connells-
Vile, Pa, says the boiler OF a portable saw mill
belonging 10 Jonn Graft, located near Leisenring
exploded yesterday, Instantly killing James Nay
lor, and seriously injurfng the proprietor and a
man named Alexander Work. Naylor WAS hor
| ribly mangled. and the other two men We're badly
cut and burned but will recover.
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General Foreign News.

GLADSTONE GOES HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
LONDON, May 26.--Mr. Gladstone has started for
his home at Hawarden, To spend the Whitsun h0u.
days.
DEATH OF THE Earl. OF MEATH.
LONDON. May .1i.-Wm. Bribazon, Earl OF Meath
and Baron BrabaZon OF Ardee, died to-day. He MAS
in his eighty-fourth year.
AN IMPERIAL PATRoNESS.
VIENNA, May 26.-The empress OF Austria viii
become patroneSs or the home for British govern
eSSeS which is to be founded in honor or the 1ubl.
lee OF Queen Victoria
ONLY A MATTER OF TIME
Mgr. Galimberti, papal nuncio here, says that o
reconciliation between the vatican and the Italian
government Is only matter OF time. King Hum
bert, the queen, Prime Minister Depretis, and
many leading Italian statesmen are in favor OF IT,
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THREE or THEM CONVICTED OF oUrRAGB AND u
TIMIDATION AT OZARK.

ST. LOUIS, May GA special from Ozark, No,
says: Three OF the nine supposed Bald Knobber
Swearfngen, were tried in ozark yesterday. The
other six took change OF venue In the trial II de-
Williams were barbarously beaten by the regula-
tors and three women were visited In the same
peighborhood and warned TO cease unlawful tnta-
macy with certain prescribed male associates. The
Bald Knobber defense was characterized by SHOCK.
ingly nlthy stories about the parties regulated
verdict OF guilty was rendered and each was nneo
k1O0.
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counts for the apparent difference to the specta-
tors.
An officer OF the vicksburr southrons who was
In the grand stand, remarked, .If that command
ing onicer interpreted the program correctly and
got through as much OF It as anybody else, the
Toledo company are far ahead OF anything yet"
He deprecated in strong terms the fact that the
program had been made public, as IL gave to-day's
contestants an undue advantage He thought,
however, that all the companies who competed to.
DAY were on an equal footing, and there was no
denying the supremacy OF the Toledo Cadets.
COMPANY A, WASHINGTON CADETS,
Capt Brooks, was the last company to compete
to-day. They made a very credtable appearance.
Their drilling was above the average, but the ex-
cellence OF the two companies Immediately pre-
cedlng them threw them somewhat in the shade.
They were, without doubt, the best colored COM
The Artillery Drill.
The artillery competition drin was ordered to
begin at 10 O'Clock I'm Athletic Park, but IL was
nearly IL when the first battery.
THE INDIANAPOLIS LIGHT ARTILLERY
battery A, entered the park. The horses and
drivers We're from the Sd L. S. artillery. The
judges were Capt. Lancaster and Lieuts. Chase
and Randolph, OF the I'd artillery The grand
stand and the uncovered seats were well nlled
ana there were groups OF spectators scattered
over the grounds Two sections OF each OF the
competing batteries drilled. The Petersburg yal
battery withdrew just before the competition
began, which left the field to the Indianapolis
Battery and the First Light Battery of Nflwau-
display their skill in handling guns. TWO sections
OF each battery drilled, and after the sections had
entered the park the program or the evolutfonS
they were to be put through was handed to the
officers and Judges. Captain J. b. Curtis COM
manded the battery. The other officers partici-
patlng in the drill were SergeantS e. l. Dewitt
and Frank Murphy, GunnerS III. c. Jackson and
John Bodenmiiler, and CaiSson-COrporalS Wood
ana Ihtycr. The maneuyerS were watched with
marked interest 10y the spectators, and whenever
movement was promptly and neatly exc
cuted 1t was greeted with applause. The Indian
apollS battery was put through all the eyoutions
OF the field OF battle and the men gave evidence OF
no little proficiency.
THE MILWAUKEE BATTERY
followed that Of Indianapolis, and the series OF
evolutionS was slightly changed. This battery
was commanded by Capt. Jos. b. Oliver The
other officers were SergtS. b. II. Daily and Philip
van Necnten; Gun-CoporalS Jere Mckinney and
VIM. III. Favile. and CafSson-corporaS j. H. Del
Ticker and ChaS. Mulholland. They were put
through all the tactics necessary TO test their skill
and that closed the artillery competition. The
friends or the competing batteries were out in
force and watched every movement of their re-
SUSctlye farOrifpS intpntly
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A NUMBER OF PALACE OFFICIALS CONCERNED.
CoNSTANTISoPLR, May s6.-It is reported that
the sultan has dismissed a number OF officials
holding high positions in the palace, who were
discovered 10 be engaged Ia a conspiracy " over
inn
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From Wall street To.Dav.

NEW YORK, May 26, IL a. m.-The opening at the
stock exchange was firm, with advances over last
evenings final prices extending TO "a. The market
was quiet with a Well distributed business, In
which New England, Lake Shore, and the San
Franciscos were most prominent The latter early
developed marked strength, and the common
quickly advanced 1H per cent The general list
was generally firm, making gains Of small frac-
tfonS, though New England and Fort Worth and
Denver were heavy. There was some irregularfty
late In the hour, and at il O'Clock the market u
quiet and generally Iirm.
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CHIEF OF THE CONTEST DIVISIONS. d. Luckett
Of Indiana, has been appointed chief OF a new
division in the General Land Office, to be known
as the contest division As was stated recently in
THE STAR this division Will take the place Of the
board OF appeals.